For the
adults..
Beaches
Languedoc has no less that 42 stunning
beaches, a short journey from Beziers and you will find some of Languedocs most highly rated
beaches. Beach preference differs between holiday makers. If you prefer a more quiet and remote day in the
sun why not try Portiragnes or Serignan. A day out with the kids might entail a bvist to one of Languedocs
bigger city-beaches, why not give Narbonne beach a try. Information is readily available - all you need to do
is pick a beach to cater for your mood.
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Winetasting & Bars
Wine tasting in Languedoc Roussillon
is boundless - as Languedoc is the world's largest wine producing region, and has, as you'd
expect, hundreds of wine domaines offering wine-tastings. They're a great way to get a
flavour of the wines now being produced in Languedoc - and sample the differences between
appellations.
Why not try Terra Vinea, buried 80
metres below ground, in Portel-des-Corbières, (a quick journey from Carcassonne or
Perpignan), visitors to the former gypsum quarries of Terra Vinea can discover a great
vintage – Rocbère.
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Sight Seeing
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La Cité, Carcassonne
La Cité, situated just outside of
Carcassonne on the banks of the river Aude, is a beautifully restored medievil castle with a
village at its center boasting fairy tale qualities it makes for the perfect day out. Best of
all, entrance charges to La Cité are free.
Take a stroll through the beautillfy
preserved cobble stone streets where you can sample medievil delights or have a
guided tour around the castle itself.
Uzès
Uzès is a stunningly charming
Languedoc town dating back to Roman times. The architecture is beautiful, and its elegant
squares are the perfect place for lunch or coffee.
Abbaye
de Fontfroide
Founded
in the 11th century in Languedoc Roussillon, south France, the abbey has been beautifully
restored and houses a superb 13th century cloister of intricately formed gothic arches and
columns.
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Pont du Gard
Pont du Gard was built over 2000 years ago, its
construction took five years and employeed a workforce of around 1000 people. Its main aim was to bring water
to the city of Nîmes via a 50km water duct. Today the water duct is open to visitors who have flocked to see
the marvel, particularly popular amongst walkers who can roam the remains of the duct over a 7km trail. A
range of trails have been created for hikers of carying diffuclty levels, alternatively guided tours of
this site are available and last approximately an hour and 30 minutes.
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Les Arènes, Nîmes
The Nîmes Arena is the best preserved
amphitheatre of the Roman era. This exqusit monument built under the power of Emperor
Augustus in the 1st century A.D is an excellent example of the perfection sought after by the
Romans. The arena is oval in shape and measures a staggering 133m long, 101m wide and 21m
high beautifully framing the complex design and structure.
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Why not see what
Languedoc has to offer the kids?
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